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Ever wondered how Deadman Brakes work on trolleys? There are several types of deadman brake that use different systems, however one of the simplest and most robust systems utilises a solid "breaking r … Read Full Article

Buying anything online always comes with an element of risk, but buying industrial equipment, such as trolleys or sack trucks, often requires extra care. A lot of retailers may list their products but … Read Full Article

Do you know your flatbed trolleys from your platform trucks? We've made this handy guide to help you get the right equipment for the job. There is a huge variety of trolleys available on the market su … Read Full Article

This specialised Drum Lifter was recently requested by a reseller, and we at Handle-iT were happy to help! After working with the reseller and their customer to highlight their requirements, we set to … Read Full Article

Moving white goods can be tedious and always comes with the risk of damaging the unit. This sack truck for white goods is designed to support the load evenly and safely, providing a firm platform … Read Full Article

Happy Birthday to us, 21 today!Wow! We are chuffed this morning as we celebrate 21 years in business. Based in the South West of England we have been supplying Manual Handling Equipment to customers … Read Full Article

Like what we do? Leave a review!We love hearing from our customers.... and lets face it, who would believe a sales person... Even though I would consider that this is the most honest sales environment … Read Full Article

Selecting the right material for your airport trolley is critical if you want to get the absolute most out of them. The most important factor to consider when selecting a material is the environment t … Read Full Article

Direct To Your Door and Ready To UseAt Handle-iT we always aim to make our customers lives as easy as possible every step of the way. That's why when we dispatch your orders we fully assemble and qual … Read Full Article

UDL stands for Uniformly Distributed Load, and in general terms means that the load is evenly spread out across whatever platform is supporting it. With trolleys specifically, this usually means that … Read Full Article

A simple modification to our classic PG47 Heavy Duty Sack Truck was recently requested by a customer, designed to suit multiple sizes of cylinder. The addition of a variable retention chain at differi … Read Full Article

Its that time of year again, and this year our Christmas break is starting at noon on the 22nd of December. Any orders placed after this time will be dispatched when we return to the office on the 4th … Read Full Article

With an ever increasing demand for efficiency in distribution centres and warehouses, getting the right equipment for the job is crucial. We've looked at a few aspects worth considering when selecting … Read Full Article

A simple modification requested by Bibi's Salad Bar in London was to add modified sides to one of our standard Premium Plus platform trucks. Bibi's also requested a custom cover that featured their co … Read Full Article

Moving anything in a controlled environment can be a struggle. With requirements for stainless steel equipment, specialised wheels that can cope with chemical spills, and a vast number of rules and re … Read Full Article

With travel hubs getting back into motion, the demand for passenger baggage trolleys is ever increasing. With tens, hundreds or even thousands of trolleys across site, organising these trolleys become … Read Full Article

With our new powered cage trolley, secure mobile storage has never been better. Mounted on our advanced Electric Powered Trolley chassis, this cage trolley features an integrated internal shelf for ea … Read Full Article

Handle-iT was recently approached by Mandarin Stone to produce some bespoke trolleys for tile storage with an integrated heating system used to set the tiles. The heated tile rack trolleys were fully … Read Full Article

Does size really matter? When it comes to trolleys, the answer is certainly yes!This week we produced this absolutely TINY trolley for the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust to move samples a … Read Full Article

Looking for a sandwich trolley or food service cart? We have a number of trolleys available for a range of environments. Whether you're after a lunch trolley for a specific hospital ward, a street foo … Read Full Article

Handle-iT was recently approached by The Royal Oldham Hospital with a request for a bespoke powered trolley. The trolley in question needed a keypad locking system, which prevented the trolley from be … Read Full Article

Looking for more bang for your buck? We're now offering upgrades to Lithium Ion batteries in all our powered trolleys. Lithium Ion batteries have a lower overall weight, faster charging, and a longer … Read Full Article

We received some lovely photos from Sushi Gourmet of their staff using their brand new custom made food carts. Handle-iT supplied the team at Sushi Gourmet with 3 bespoke food service trolleys for mo … Read Full Article

We've been monkeying around at Paignton Zoo this week after supplying them with their very own bespoke powered trolley! Located less than 5 miles from our Devon offices, Paignton Zoo is home to over … Read Full Article